Toro names O'Rourke to its Board of Directors

Bloomington-based mower maker Toro Co. is adding James O'Rourke to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. O’Rourke, 51, currently serves as executive vice president of operations and chief operating officer at The Mosaic Company, based in Plymouth.
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Bloomington-based mower maker Toro Co. is adding James O'Rourke to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. O’Rourke, 51, currently serves as executive vice president of operations and chief operating officer at The Mosaic Company, based in Plymouth.

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